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SD58 GVE

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

64,115 mi
Last recorded64,115 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD58 GVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 64,115 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2025 64,106 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 63,612 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 63,611 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn suspension ( back arm ) ball joint , marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 62,260 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play suspension (steel) arm ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 62,260 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play suspension (steel) arm ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road wheel more than one fixing loose all wheel bolts loose on n/s/f wheel, retightened and torqued (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 61,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Melted Plastic Front (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 60,389 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 58,091 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 56,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 54,138 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 51,409 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 48,058 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 43,911 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 37,062 miles

3rd brake light not working

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 34,739 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 34,739 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 24,729 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 18,712 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 18,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 18,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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SD58 GVE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 50,660 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SD58 GVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SD58 GVE registered?

SD58 GVE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is SD58 GVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD58 GVE shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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